amply
Americanadverb
adverb
Usage
What does amply mean? Amply means fully, sufficiently, or abundantly.It is the adverb form of ample, which means enough—sufficient or adequate. Ample can also mean more than enough—plentiful or abundant.Ample is often used in the context of things like time, room, space, supplies, or resources (such as food and money) to indicate that there is enough or more than enough of what is needed, as in There is ample space. Amply is typically used to describe an action as being sufficient, as in I thought I amply explained everything, or generous, as in He gave amply to charity. Example: The building is amply protected—it has security gates and guards posted at several locations.
Etymology
Origin of amply
Example Sentences
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Rather, she wrote, “the ordinary tools of statutory interpretation amply support today’s result,” without any resort to rules that put “a thumb on the interpretive scales.”
From Slate • Feb. 20, 2026
He has also been amply compensated, earning about $20 million annually in recent years and he is slated to get a $25 million cash salary in 202 6, Berkshire recently disclosed External link.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Unemployment’s rise has been gradual and the level is still moderate, yet fragility is amply evident beneath the surface.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Richter’s appeal is amply established, but statistically speaking, few expected the confessed dance avoidant to make it this far.
From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025
Like you, I long for freedom and fresh air, but I think we’ve been amply compensated for their loss.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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